Chelsea vs Ipswich prediction, H2H - April 13, 2025
On April 13, 2025, Stamford Bridge in London will host the 32nd round match of the English Premier League, where Chelsea will face Ipswich. I propose a combined bet with good chances of success.
Chelsea
Chelsea has essentially secured a place in the UEFA Conference League semi-finals, having confidently defeated Legia Warsaw 3-0. However, the London club likely has higher ambitions. The main goal for Chelsea remains securing a spot in next year's Champions League, achievable only through the league.
In the previous round, the "Blues" failed to defeat Brentford away, allowing Newcastle to catch up with Chelsea on points, sharing fourth place in the standings. Manchester City, the reigning English champion, is just one point behind Chelsea and unexpectedly involved in the battle for a top-five finish, granting a Champions League berth next season.
Thus, Chelsea's position requires maximum effort in every match. The home game against Ipswich is one of the few relatively straightforward fixtures left in the season, where the Londoners must secure three points without fail.
Ipswich
When everyone had long written off Ipswich, Kieran McKenna's team started to spring surprises. First, the "Tractor Boys" sensationally defeated Bournemouth away, a team recently vying for a spot in the European competition zone. Then, in a home match against Wolverhampton, Ipswich led for most of the game and could have reduced the gap to six points with a win. However, the match ended in favor of the visitors, leaving Ipswich's chances of continuing the survival battle virtually nonexistent. Making up a 12-point deficit with seven rounds to go is a tall order not just for Ipswich but for any team.
Possible line-ups
- Chelsea: Sanchez, Cucurella, Colwill, Chalobah, James, Caicedo, Enzo, Neto, Sancho, Palmer, Jackson
- Ipswich: Palmer, Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Burgess, Townsend, Morsy, Cajuste, Johnson, Broadhead, Enciso, Delap
Match facts and H2H
- Chelsea has a streak of 5 consecutive home wins.
- The London team is also in the top 3 in the league for points earned in home matches.
- In the last six away EPL matches, Ipswich failed to score only once.
- In the first round, Ipswich sensationally defeated Chelsea at home 2-0.
Prediction
Chelsea is rightly considered the favorite with odds of around 1.30 for a win. I expect the Londoners to confirm their status and defeat Ipswich, with the match featuring at least three goals. Bookmakers offer odds of 1.66 for the combination outcome "Chelsea win and total over 2.5".
